not like the color of someone’s money—be reluctant to take smb.’s money (because it is tainted in some way or for personal reasons):
- I’m not used to people telling me they don’t like the color of my money.
see the color of someone’s money—have proof that a person has money and can pay:
- When I see the color of your money, I may be interested in dealing with you. Until then, thanks, but no thanks.